—the Majestic—and it is an act of returning to Him in repentance and binding oneself to Him. Keep your heart constantly with Allah, and therefore increase your supplications.

Moreover, the Prophet—may peace and blessings be upon him and his family—commanded Jabir ibn Sulaym not to look down on any act of kindness. Whatever form goodness may take—whether a word, an action, the use of your standing, or anything else—do not belittle any good deed, for every act of goodness is an aspect of beneficence, and Allah loves those who excel in doing good. If you help someone load his belongings into a car, that is goodness. If you hand him something he needs, that is goodness. If you lend him a pen to write with, that is goodness. If you give him a folder so that he can keep something safe, that too is goodness. Do good, for Allah loves the doers of good.

Also know a guiding principle: whoever remembers it will find beneficence easy. It is the Prophet’s confirmed saying, “Whoever is occupied with fulfilling his brother’s need, Allah is occupied with fulfilling his own need.” Now consider this: if Allah takes care of your need, will matters become difficult? The answer is no. When Allah is tending to your affairs, helping and supporting you, they will most certainly become easy. Therefore, the more you—